Little Swanley is a converted annexe to Swanley House offering spacious self-contained self-catering accommodation, fitted to a high standard. There is a well-equipped kitchen / dining area at one end of a large living room, the other end being comfortably furnished as a lounge. The bedroom is double aspect, overlooking the orchard & paddock, occupied from time to time by Gloucester Old Spot pigs, alpacas & chickens. Swanley itself is a small hamlet comprising a handful of houses along a quiet country lane; set back from the A38, there is quick & easy access from Swanley to the M5 at either junction 13 (north for Cheltenham / Gloucester) or 14 (south for Bristol / Bath). Little Swanley offers the best of both worlds - proximity to cities for shopping or culture plus a rural location for a getaway break in the countryside. Local attractions include the historic Berkeley Castle, the birdwatchers' paradise at Slimbridge WWT & the tree-huggers heaven at Westonbirt Arboretum.
If you crave an indulgent hour or two of relaxation combined with holistic therapy, the owner Jo Barry offers in-house Reflexology treatments as jb.therapies; she qualified as a reflexologist in October 2014 and is a member of the Association of Reflexologists and the Complementary & Natural Health Council. So convert your stay into a "mini spa break" & enjoy a reflexology foot / hand massage in restful surroundings - ask for more details on booking.
Little Swanley is about 4½km from Berkeley, the Gloucestershire town home to the historic 12th century Berkeley Castle. Just 4.5km from junction 14 of the M5 motorway, there is easy access to local cities Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham & Gloucester for shopping & culture and even South Wales is only just over the Severn Bridge. Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is less than 10km away offering a fascinating day out birdwatching; Westonbirt Arboretum has more trees than you can shake a stick at and is just a half hour drive. Golf, horse riding, walking, swimming, kayaking and cycling are just some of the activities available locally. Little Swanley is well-placed to explore the Cotswolds but also has plenty to offer if you want to stay local, including the CAMRA award-winning Salutation Inn at Ham near Berkeley.